Nebraska
Nebraska is one of 11 states in CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot of Nebraska includes information on the state’s three branches of government: key leaders in the executive branch, a partisan breakdown of the legislature, term limits, an overview of the judicial branch, and more.
Tim Anderson serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Nebraska. Please contact Tim with any questions you have or research assistance you need.
Snapshot (as of January 2025)
Executive Branch
| Governor | Jim Pillen |
| Lieutenant Governor | Joe Kelly |
| Secretary of State | Robert Evnen |
| Attorney General | Mike Hilgers |
| Treasurer | Tom Briese |
| Auditor | Mike Foley |
Legislative Branch
| Unicameral Legislature | |
|---|---|
| Seats: | 49 |
| Average Constituency Size: | 40,031 (based on population figures from 2020 U.S. Census) |
| Length of Term: | Four years |
| Term Limit: | Two Consecutive terms, but may run again after sitting out four years |
Judicial Branch
| Highest Court | Nebraska Supreme Court |
| Chief Justice | Jeffrey J. Funke |
| Number of Justices | 7 |
| Method of Selection | Gubernatorial appointment from nominating commission |
| Method of Retention | Retention election |
In conjunction with the 79th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC), the MLC Education & Workforce Committee will hold its 2025 Meeting on Sunday, July 27, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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In conjunction with the 79th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference in Saskatoon, Sask., the MLC Health & Human Services Committee will meet and lead policy sessions on Sunday, July 27, and Monday, July 28.
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In conjunction with the 79th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference in Saskatoon, Sask., the MLC Energy & Environment Committee will meet and lead policy sessions. The MLC Annual Meeting is being held July 27-30.
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In conjunction with the 79th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference in Saskatoon, Sask., the MLC Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will meet and lead policy sessions. The MLC Annual Meeting is being held July 27-30.
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In conjunction with the 79th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference in Saskatoon, Sask., the MLC Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will meet and lead policy sessions. The MLC Annual Meeting will be held July 27-30.
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In conjunction with the 79th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference in Saskatoon, Sask., the MLC Midwest-Canada Relations Committee will meet and lead policy sessions for participating legislators and other attendees.
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